Walthers Mainline 910-20712 - ALCo RS-2 w/ DCC and Sound Monon (MON) 27 - HO Scale

Handle heavier freight on your HO railroad with the WalthersMainline Alco RS-2! Built from 1946 to 1950, the prototypes delivered more horsepower than the earlier RS-1, and introduced the rounded body style that defined Alcos of the period. Serving a variety of railroads, shortlines and industrial operators, many were going strong into into the 1970s and beyond. Features of this WalthersMainline model include:
 

• One time run of these roadnumbers, order now - limited quantity available!
• NEW Air- or Water-cooled exhaust stack as appropriate
• Prototypes in service 1946 to early 2000s - several preserved today
• Available with ESU Sound and DCC for DCC or DC layouts featuring:
• -Fully DCC compatible
• -14, 28 or 128 speed steps
• -Dual mode DC & DCC
• -4 Air horns changeable by CVs
• -2 bells changeable by CVs

• Same powerful drive as WalthersProto(R) locos featuring:
• -Five-pole skew-wound motor
• -14 to 1 gear ratio
• -Helical-cut gears for quiet operation and easy multiple unit operation
• -All-wheel drive and electrical pickup
• -Machined brass flywheel
• -Heavy die-cast metal chassis
• -Constant and directional LED headlights
• -21-pin DCC plug

• Molded drill starter points - add correct curved Alco grab irons to your model easily with WalthersMainline RS-2 Diesel Detail Kit (#910-260, sold separately)
• Correct size RP-25 metal wheels
• Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers

 
PLEASE NOTE: When operating Walthers-branded DCC-equipped locomotives in DC mode, do not use power packs that exceed an 18V rating. This includes MRC 1300-series power packs which have known issues with our decoders